Price: $200.00
SKU: 83454
PUBLISHER: Lith. & Pub. by N. Currier, 152 Nassau St. Cor. of Spruce N.Y.
MEDIUM: Lithograph,
DATE: undated.
EDITION SIZE: Small folio - image size 8 x 12 7/16" (20.3 x 31.6 cm).
DESCRIPTION: On stone by N. Sarony (signed in stone lower left). <BR><BR> Additional lines in the title title "This plate represents the position of the two Fleets at the moment when the Niagara is pushing through the enemy's line pouring her thunder upon them from both broadsides, and forcing them to surrender in succession to the American Flag. Commodore Perry having a short time before left the Lawrence in a small boat amidst a tremendous fire from the British Squadron and hoisted his Flag on board the Niagara." Below the title lines is a quote "We have met the enemy and they are ours" Com. O. H. Perry. <BR><BR> Original Best Fifty #15.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
CONDITION: Fair to good condition. Some overall time toning and minor damp stains.
REFERENCE: Conningham #4754.
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